IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. 

The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a population of two million women, children, youth and families across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, and providing sub-specialty care to residents of Newfoundland & Labrador. 

As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, the IWK is shaping, cultivating and stewarding the health agenda for families and has charted an ambitious course to world-class outcomes.

MISSION: To passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families

VALUES: Safe, Compassionate Care through Leadership, Innovation, Integrity, and Partnerships

Health Care

IWK Health

Krista Jangaard

Frank MacMaster

Krista Meagher

Doug Sinclair

Steve Ashton

Gina Connell

Jose Mejia

Jennifer Foster

Mary-Ann Hiltz

Barbara Parish

Alyson Lamb

Healthcare Administration

Clinical Support Team

Leadership Team

Healthcare Operations

Operations Team

Project Management Team

Research and Analysis Team

Marketing and Communications

Strategy and Organizational Development Team

Teams at IWK Health